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1989 Map of Rochester

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Rochester stands as the primary urban center in this 1989 topographic survey, serving as a hub of medicine and education for the region. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of the Zumbro River and its multiple forks, which carve through the terrain toward the Mississippi River. Along the northern edge, Lake Pepin dominates the river valley, flanked by the steep bluffs of the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest.

Beyond the city limits of Rochester, the map reveals a dense network of smaller agricultural settlements like Zumbrota, Pine Island, and Mazeppa. The infrastructure of the late 20th century is well-established here, with the Chicago and North Western railroad lines and major routes such as U S 52 connecting the rural townships. The presence of specialized landmarks like St Marys Hospital and Mayo Medical School highlights the city's unique institutional character amidst the surrounding farmland and state-protected woodlands.